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HISTORY: On November 14, 1972 at the Forum in Inglewood, California former bantamweight champion Ruben Olivares fought Rafael Herrera in a featured match. Herrera prevailed winning a 10 round majority decision. "In the other top bout, Rafael Herrera proved he should be first in line for a title shot and proved it was no mistake when he stripped the title from Olivares by beating him again via majority decision in 10 rounds. Herrera was the more polished boxer of the two and was carefully pacing himself while jabbing the flat-footed Olivares, who came in a pound and a half over the contracted 120 limit. Herrera took advantage of Olivares' wandering mind in the 7th round and landed a left hook that send Ruben back-peddling to the canvas, more surprised than hurt. The last three rounds were all-out war, with both fighters landing punishing blows. Olivares got in the better shots, but it was all too late as Herrera had surmounted too much of an early lead." -Pasadena Star-News
In another bout bantamweight Enrique Pinder won a close ten round majority decision over former champion Chucho Castillo.
Offered here is a rare, original, on site poster for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, on site poster which names and pictures the fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. No tack holes. Has a center crease. Minor stains. Minor edge wear with no paper los. 22" x 28." Scarce, the first we have offered.
